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Family champion eye tests after mum and daughters diagnosed

Two young sisters fighting a rare and aggressive eye cancer three decades after their mum battled the same condition were guests of honour as the family opened a new optician. Five-year-old Isabella...

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Runner fights off pair of attackers

A runner escaped the clutches of two men who grabbed and pushed her by kicking one of them between the legs. The 39-year-old stopped to catch her breath in Salt Way, Banbury, as she reached the...

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Child care services are doing well despite cuts

The level of care towards Oxfordshire’s most vulnerable children successfully absorbed financial cuts and a surge in demand, a watchdog has said. An Ofsted inspection concluded that Oxfordshire County...

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Police search for driver after fleeing accident

The driver of a van who fled the scene of a crash is being hunted by police. A man in his seventies was involved in the incident when his car, a white Ford Kuga, crashed with a white light goods...

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Food heaven at heritage site

Thousands of foodies flocked to Blenheim Palace over the weekend to tickle their taste buds for a three-day celebration of food and drink. Talks and demonstrations from Raymond Blanc, MasterChef winner...

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New-look Roy’s ready to score again, 17 years on

Images of the new look and fresh faced Roy of the Rovers have been released, ahead of the comic strip’s long-awaited return next month. Donning his familiar red and yellow kit, Melchester Rovers’ Roy...

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Firm carves out success

An Oxfordshire business celebrated an industry award after going against the grain to hire people at a disadvantage in finding work. Abingdon-based Oxford Wood Recycling saw off three other finalists...

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Electric supplier powers protection for barn owls

Barn owls can look to a brighter future 13 years after a major energy company first started helping the species.  Kind-hearted Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) engineers replaced two...

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Think about fish when using drain

Yellow fish have been spotted out of the water in Witney. But there’s no need to fear for their safety as these fish are actually helping save their real-life water dwelling friends from being poisoned...

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Milkin’ help on feeding babies

A Bicester mum and her ‘mummy friends’ enjoyed a cuppa and cake to celebrate breastfeeding and encourage mum-to-mum support. Mum-of-one Jess Webb hosted the event at Stansfield & Hoole café in the...

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